MAKING MONEY WITH ONLINE SURVEYS

Are you interested in learning how to make money by taking online surveys? I answer some commonly asked questions about online survey websites and help guide you to the best websites that will make you money.

Making Money With Online Surveys

If you have always wondered about participating in surveys as a way to make money this is for you. Online surveys may be intimidating to a lot of people but they don't have to be. I have had many people ask me how do you make money taking surveys? Once you know which companies are legitimate you can make money. The challenge is weeding out the companies that are scams or offer really low payouts. Knowing which companies work best for you and how to complete these surveys is something you will learn in time.

Today I share with you more about how these market research surveys work and what to expect. By answering a few questions for you I believe it will help prepare to make money taking surveys. If you are interested in participating in market research surveys as a way to gain extra income you can do just that.

How do online surveys benefit companies?

Online surveys help companies to produce products that their consumers love. When you take a survey you are helping companies to identify products you love and even correct issues with their current products. The company benefits from your honest feedback and you can make a little money or receive free items to try just for helping them out. Your feedback is valuable to these companies as you are helping them to better understand what their customers like and dislike.

How much money can I make completing surveys?

The amount of money that you can make taking surveys varies greatly among companies and their survey projects. Some companies pay more per completed project however these surveys and projects usually require more time and effort. Companies with smaller payouts typically have shorter projects that pay less or even offer free product trials to compensate instead of money. This is based mainly on the types of projects available to you at the time with the company you choose to work with. Many factors go into this such as which survey site you choose and what type of surveys you receive. Some surveys pay very little and some are well worth your time paying hundreds of dollars for one project. The higher dollar payouts are usually longer projects which often take more than one sitting to do. Example: I use a company called Inspired Opinions and I often get chosen to participate in panels or projects for certain projects completed as phone surveys, videos that I am asked to create, or by video conferencing with the company. These projects always pay the most and I have made as much as $300 for one project in the past. In May 2020, I participated in one that paid me $150 to complete a 90-minute video chat regarding the food we consume in our home. It was fairly easy and pleasant and $150 for 90 minutes that is $75 an hour just to share my opinion.

Can market research surveys be a scam?

Certain market research survey sites may not be worth your time. I have discovered many over the years that I no longer use for this very reason. You can guarantee if they made it on my list that I have found these companies to be worth my time. I have composed a separate blog post which I will link to below where I share the websites that I currently use to take surveys. Be aware that some survey companies go through periods where they stop accepting new applicants. If you find that you cannot get accepted at first, I recommend that you check back in the future because they may have openings later.

Best websites to make money taking surveys?

Are you just getting started taking online surveys and wondering about the best online survey websites? I have compiled another blog posting dedicated solely to what websites I currently use. The websites listed here are all market research websites that I have had great success with. Here is the link to a post I wrote where I share about my favorite to use.

My top favorite websites to participate in are Focus Group by Schlessinger , Opinion Outpost , and MyPoints . Focus group by Schlessinger is a market research and survey site that I have received the largest payouts. I have done a few market research projects with them that have paid more than $100 including one that paid $300. Like I mentioned earlier these are often projects that take more than one sitting or a little more than just a short survey but are well worth your time for the money.

How to get selected for money-making surveys

Being successful at taking online market research surveys requires two important things. The two most important things are honest answers and focused participation. Never rush through surveys and always provide honest thoughtful answers. If you do these simple things when you start, you will receive more frequent and better opportunities. In my experience, this will most likely turn into being selected for better higher-paying projects in the future.

Can you get free products by doing surveys?

Yes, you can receive free products from companies to try after taking surveys. I have received food products mailed to me on dry ice, household items, makeup and beauty care items and so much more. The more you participate in these surveys the more likely you are to be selected for these free products. In exchange for these free products, you will be asked for input from the company on what you liked or did not like about the product. If you receive the free product remember to be responsive to their surveys and provide timely feedback. I love receiving free products from companies to share my opinion. The best part about these projects is that you not only get paid but you also generally get to keep the products you have tried. Receiving these free products to try can be another great way to stretch your budget just a little every month.

How much money have I made doing surveys?

I have participated in money-making surveys for many years on various websites. Over the years I have wasted time on surveys that paid very little or in the end told me I did not qualify. These are discouraging and disappointing but with a lot of experience selecting the companies and projects I now know who I chose to use. Over the years, I have made thousands of dollars completing surveys and participating in these studies. Doing surveys has helped me make a bit of extra money every month to stretch my budget a bit and pay off some debt. The one thing that encourages me to keep coming back is that I enjoy them and with experience, I have gotten better at selecting the better-paying survey companies. My favorite surveys to take lead to free products being shipped to you or opportunities to participate in higher-paying projects. These surveys or projects are always way more fun and well worth my time invested. Ultimately the best part about participating in most surveys for me is getting selected to try new products. I love to try before I buy and I love to help share my opinion to help shape the products that are created.

What high-paying surveys and projects are available?

The higher-paying market research projects you can get selected for vary a lot They can be anything from a Communispace which is an online community. In these communities, you can earn rewards monthly by completing tasks every month. Within these communities, you will often receive personal invites to additional projects for various companies. I love getting selected to participate in various T.V. show projects that ask you to watch a show before it airs. In these projects, you are asked to watch and give your honest opinion on the show. These are all a lot of fun and pay very well. 

How do online survey companies pay?

Depending on each survey company they typically have various payment options. Some survey sites will mail checks or visa or master card gift cards with the amount you earned loaded. Most, however, pay through PayPal or Venmo deposits or even through Amazon and other e-gift cards. Most companies give you the choice of how you receive payment after you have earned enough. Some of the gift cards earned are virtual gift cards that you can print and redeem and others are actual gift cards that you have to wait for to arrive in the mail.

My Final Thoughts

As you can tell I enjoy doing money-making surveys and recommend this as a way to make money. Taking online surveys is a fun money-making activity that can help to supplement your income or help you pay down debt faster. I do not recommend taking surveys if you do not enjoy them or if you are speeding through them without careful responses. You aren’t helping the company or yourself if you do not provide good thoughtful responses. Most survey companies know the difference between quality responses and will shut down your account if you just give answers quickly without much thought.

Are you interested in learning how to make money by taking online surveys? I answer some commonly asked questions about online survey websites and help guide you to the best websites that will make you money.